The Property Podcast Your 2026 property success - Pt 3: Setting a winning strategy
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Jan 6, 2026 Discover the essential steps to craft a winning property strategy for 2026. Delve into the nuances of flipping properties and the associated risks. Explore HMOs and how their complexity can yield higher cash flow. Learn about the dynamics of student lets, including seasonal vacancies and competition. Understand the reliable nature of buy-to-let investment and its long-term benefits. Finally, weigh the pros and cons of short-term lets for potentially higher income but with added management hassle.
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Match Strategy To Your Goals And Capacity
- Narrow your strategy by matching it to your goals, time availability and risk tolerance before you start buying.
- Use the episode deep-dives and show notes to research strategies that fit your objectives.
Only Flip If You Have Skills Or A Network
- Do only flip properties if you have the skills or a trusted trades network to deliver on time and budget.
- Expect higher rewards but also higher risk, capital needs and time commitment for refurb strategies.
Refurbs Can Deliver Cash Now Or Growth Later
- Flipping can produce big cash wins but mistakes can be expensive and markets affect feasibility.
- Many successful refurbbers later regretted not holding more properties for long-term returns.